Hydrangea?

[BE]

Just wondering how fast Hydrangea grow?

My son bought my wife a potted one foe mothers' day. It has 4 stalks and 4 large pom-poms in bloom. I have a rather large one already outside that's

4-5 ft. tall, 6 ft. across with dozens and dozens of stalks.

How soon, (years?) will it take to get as big as the large one outside?

Just want to plant it in a proper location.

Thanks...

[Phisherman]

Growth has so many factors: water, soil conditions, light, etc. To reach 6 feet across, I'd guess 3-5 years with good-growing conditions.

[BE]

Thanks, that's faster than I would have thought. I forgot to mention that the potted plant is 1.5 ft. tall. Can I reduce the size of the large Hydrangea by just taking a hedge trimmer to it? Is there a particular time of year that's best for trimming?

Thanks again...

[Travis M.]

If he bought it from a florist it will most likely not do well outdoors.

[Phisherman]

Mine came from a florist and is doing exceptionally well after 6 years. It is a tropical type so I need to protect it during the (mild) winter season (in TN).

[Phisherman]

Best time to trim is after it blooms. Use pruning shears. If you trim at other times you may cut off the next-year blooms!